Patent Application
20240238662
The present invention relates generally to the field of illumination devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an illuminating disc golf bag insert device that may be placed into a storage bag or case to illuminate the glow-in-the-dark discs to allow a person to play disc golf during lowlight conditions without fear of losing their discs. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Disc golf is a sport typically enjoyed during the day. Many disc golf courses are simple baskets placed throughout a park, and there is often not enough lighting to help players see during lowlight conditions. Some disc golf discs may have the ability to glow-in-the-dark to aid people playing in lowlight conditions. However, these discs can typically only stay lit for short periods of time, forcing players to use flashlights to try “charge” the discs to glow-in-the-dark.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that allows people to play disc golf for longer periods of time in lowlight conditions. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an illuminating disc golf bag insert device that can store multiple discs and illuminate said discs, such that they glow during lowlight conditions. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an illuminating disc golf bag insert device that can easily be transported, such that it can be carried throughout the entirety of a disc golf course while holding multiple discs.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an illuminating disc golf bag insert device. The device is comprised of a body with an interior surface and a power cord. The body is generally rectangular in shape and is preferably made from a plastic material, such that it can store multiple disc golf discs. At least one light on an interior surface of the body is powered by a rechargeable battery and may illuminate to “charge” glow-in-the-dark discs to allow a person to play disc golf during lowlight conditions without fear of losing their discs.
In this manner, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a device that allows people to play disc golf for longer periods of time in the lowlight hours. More specifically, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device can store multiple discs of varying size and illuminate them so they can be used and easily found during lowlight conditions. Furthermore, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device can be transported, such that it can be carried through a disc golf course with ease.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an illuminating disc golf bag insert device comprised of a body with an interior surface and a power cord. The device is designed to store and illuminate the discs used in disc golf such that a person may easily identify and find their discs when playing during lowlight hours of the evening or night.
The device is comprised of a body that is generally rectangular in shape and preferably made of a plastic material. An opening of the body allows discs to be placed into the body of the device. The interior surface of the device is further comprised of a light and a battery. By pressing a button on the body, the battery may supply power to the light such that it may illuminate the glow-in-the-dark discs inside of the body to “charge” the discs. The battery may be charged by a power cord that can connect to a charging port of a portable battery.
In one potential embodiment of the device, the body may be placed into an interior space of a carrying bag. The device may be secured into the bag by a lid of the bag closing. Further, the bag may be comprised of a carrying strap that allows the bag, and the device inside the bag, to be easily transported around a disc golf course.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with an interior surface comprised of at least one light and a power cord. Then, the battery of the device is charged. Next, at least one disc golf disc is placed into the device and the light is powered on to illuminate the discs. Next, the discs may be removed and played with during lowlight hours as they are illuminated.
Accordingly, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that allows people to play disc golf for longer periods of time in the lowlight hours of the evening or night. More specifically, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device can be easily transported, such that it can be carried around a disc golf course with multiple discs inside. Furthermore, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device can store multiple discs of varying size and illuminate them so they can be used and easily found during lowlight conditions. In this manner, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device provides a solution to charging glow-in-the-dark discs.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that allows people to play disc golf for longer periods of time in lowlight conditions. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an illuminating disc golf bag insert device that can store multiple discs and illuminate said discs such that they glow during lowlight conditions. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an illuminating disc golf bag insert device that can easily be transported, such that it can be carried throughout the entirety of a disc golf course while holding multiple discs.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of an illuminating disc golf bag insert device. The device is primarily comprised of a body with an interior surface and a power cord. The device is designed to store and illuminate the discs used in disc golf, such that a person may easily track down their discs when playing during lowlight hours of the evening or night.
More specifically, the device is comprised of a body that is preferably made of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic material. The body is further comprised of an at least one side wall, a bottom wall, an at least one opening, and an at least one button. The side walls and the bottom wall of the body form a generally rectangular shape that is capable of fitting multiple disc golf discs inside. The opening allows the discs to be inserted into the body of the device. The button may be on any wall of the body and can be pressed to provide power to the device.
The interior surface of the device is further comprised of a light and a battery. The light is preferably a UV light such that it can illuminate glow-in-the-dark discs so they can be easily seen and found when playing disc golf during lowlight hours. The battery can provide power to the light when the button of the body is pressed. The battery may be powered by a power cord that is further comprised of a charging end. The charging end is preferably a USB device capable of being plugged into a charging port of a portable battery. However, the charging end may be any power connection device known in the art.
In one potential embodiment of the device, the body may be placed into a bag that allows the device to be easily transported. The bag may have an interior space in which the device can fit. Further, the bag may be comprised of a lid and a carrying strap. The lid may be closed using an at least one fastener to secure the discs into the bag and the device and the carrying strap may be used to easily transport the device throughout the disc golf course.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with an interior surface with at least one light and a power cord. Then, the battery of the device is charged. Then, the discs are placed into the device and the light is powered on to illuminate the discs. Next, the discs may be removed and played with during lowlight hours as they are illuminated.
Accordingly, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that allows people to play disc golf for longer periods of time in the lowlight hours of the evening or night. More specifically, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device stores multiple discs of differing size and illuminates them, such that the discs may be easily found during lowlight conditions of the evening or night. Furthermore, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device can be transported around a disc golf course with ease. In this manner, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device provides a solution to charging glow-in-the-dark discs.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The body 110 is generally rectangular in shape but may be any shape, such as circular, and/or any size such that at least one disc 20 may fit inside the device 100. Further, the body 110 may be made of any material, such as, rubber or a lightweight metal, but is preferably made of a flexible or semi-flexible plastic material such as but not limited to: acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, polylactic acid, acetal, nylon, fiberglass, etc.
The body 110 is comprised of at least one side wall 112, a bottom wall 114, and an at least one opening 116. The side walls 112 and the bottom wall 114 form an interior space into which the discs 20 may be placed. The opening 116 allows the discs 20 to be inserted into the body 110 of the device 100.
By pressing a button 118 of the body 110 of the device 100, the battery 124 may supply power to the light 122, such that the light 122 illuminates the discs 20. In one potential embodiment, the button 118 may be a timer knob such that the light 122 will only illuminate for a specific time set by the user to prevent wasted illumination on the discs 20. The battery 124 is preferably rechargeable and may be recharged by at least one power cord 130. A charging end 132 of the cord 130 is preferably any male USB port type known in the art such that a portable battery 10 with at least one female USB charging port 12 may be used to recharge the battery 124 of the device 100. However, the charging end 132 may be compatible with any power transferring device known in the art.
In one embodiment of the present invention, body 110 may be comprised of a reflective material or paint that is used around the insert to bounce the light more evenly throughout the bag. The reflective material may be a mylar or similar type material that allows the light to reflect off the walls of the insert, thereby allowing all surfaces of the discs to be charged.
The present invention is also comprised of a method 200 of using the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “illuminating disc golf bag insert device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the illuminating disc golf bag insert device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the illuminating disc golf bag insert device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the illuminating disc golf bag insert device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the illuminating disc golf bag insert device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the illuminating disc golf bag insert device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/439,197, which was filed on Jan.16, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63439197 | Jan 2023 | US |
